Articles by Vidya Pandiaraju
11/14/24 2:46am
Penn Museum uncovers remains of additional 1985 MOVE bombing victim
The statement confirmed that the remains matched the records of Delisha Africa, and noted that the findings have been communicated to her family. 11/07/24 1:52am
Penn political experts say importance of economy, inflation fueled Trump win
The professors pointed to voter concerns over the economy and inflation as well as growing dissatisfaction among rural voters as key contributors to Trump's election to a second term. 11/05/24 11:43pm
Harris wins precincts around Penn with 81.6% of Election Day votes as turnout eclipses 2020
81.6% of votes cast in the locations on and around Penn’s campus on Election Day were for Vice President Kamala Harris, and 16.3% of votes were for former President and 1968 Wharton graduate Donald Trump. 11/05/24 11:40pm
Trump falsely alleges ‘mass cheating’ in Phila., sparking criticism at Penn
Government officials, faculty, and students have denounced 1968 Wharton graduate and former President Donald Trump’s unfounded allegations of voter fraud occurring at the polls in Philadelphia. 11/05/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Election Day arrives at Penn
Also, Kamala Harris closed out her campaign with a rally in Philadelphia. 11/01/24 1:53am
Penn affinity groups discuss the issues shaping their vote on Election Day
Issues the groups highlighted as important include environmental stewardship, immigration policy, and reproductive justice. 10/29/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Donald Trump Jr.'s life at Penn
Also, Penn warned student-athletes about a phone scam. 10/27/24 10:07pm
Holmesburg Prison experiment victims criticize Penn's role, demand restorative justice
The panel examined the legacy of Penn dermatology professor Albert Kligman, who conducted medical experiments on incarcerated individuals without their informed consent. 10/20/24 10:40pm
Climate activists interrupt fireside chat with Penn Board of Trustees chair
The demonstrators addressed Board of Trustees Chair Ramanan Raghavendran, calling for him to use his position to lead the University's divestment from fossil fuels. 10/16/24 10:23pm
Penn's Indigenous groups celebrate community, identity on Indigenous Peoples' Day
“Some people consider [Oct. 14] to be Columbus Day, but that’s very forgetting of what happened in America. A whole population of people existed prior to the arrival of Europeans,” Benn said. 10/15/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Palestine vigil shuts down campus traffic
Also, administrators attended an exhibit about the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks. 10/15/24 1:49am
Over 250 individuals join Indigenous Peoples' Day vigil for Palestine on Penn’s campus
The vigil, which was called “Indigenous Peoples Day Palestine Solidarity Vigil,” had over 250 participants who rallied for nearly two hours. 10/02/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Wharton's affirmative action fallout
Also, La Casa Latina celebrates 25 years. 09/27/24 3:41pm
Penn tries to move vigil ‘in remembrance of our martyrs’ in Middle East, citing new protest policies
The vigil — which was held "in remembrance of our martyrs, from Palestine to Lebanon to Syria," according to an Instagram post from Penn Students Against the Occupation of Palestine — began around 1:30 p.m. near the Split Button. 09/19/24 5:33pm
Two individuals arrested on Penn’s campus after fleeing vehicle stop by Philadelphia Police
An individual was apprehended on campus around 5:16 p.m. near 39th Street and Locust Walk. 09/16/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Wharton club applications delayed
Also, Indonesians urge Penn to revoke scholarship to president's relative. 09/11/24 3:22am
What Trump, Harris said about Penn — and other highlights from debate night in Philadelphia
The 90-minute debate was a chance for Harris to showcase her policy goals and public speaking chops on the national stage, while Trump faced a new competitor for the first time. 09/10/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Amy Wax invites white nationalist to class, again
Also, Penn ranked fourth-worst for free speech. 09/03/24 6:00am
DP Daybreak | Penn Med residents petition for union contract
Also, a new app to avoid trashed Penn Dining to-go boxes. 08/20/24 12:26am